Four Cases of Meningococcal Meningitis Have Been Reported in a Local

question 12

Multiple Choice

Four cases of meningococcal meningitis have been reported in a local school district.The school nurse prepares to treat the remaining school population based upon which knowledge?
Select all that apply.

• A)Anyone who has been potentially exposed should be immunized.
• B)Immunization will occur using one of the four types of vaccines available.
• C)No treatment is necessary,since meningitis is rarely contracted by casual contact.
• D)Many people will choose not to be immunized because meningitis is not a lethal disorder.
• E)Treatment often includes use of prophylactic antibiotics.

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